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Update on the Complementary Therapies for MS: An Evidence-based Review

Event Time:

Wednesday May 8, 2019 3:45 pm to 4:15 pm

ELA Type:

Live Well

Topic(s):

Experiential Learning Area, MS and CNS Inflammatory Disease

Director(s):

Vijayshree Yadav MD, FAAN

Description:

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurologic illnes for which the cause remains unknown. There are now more than 15 FDA-approved disease modifying therapies for MS, but patient interest in the use of complementary therapies in its management, including diets, supplements, and now cannabis, remains unchanged. MS care providers need updated knowledge about the potential role or side effects of these approaches in MS management, and this talk will provide a succinct and evidence-based update of current knowledge in this field.

Completion Message:

Audience will learn about the evidence based updates on the research on diet, supplements and other alternative approaches in management of MS.

CME Credits:

0.5

Core Competencies:

Patient Care, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

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3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Update on the Complementary Therapies for MS: An Evidence-based Review